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]]>https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/euro-2016-in-france/feed/0traveltwipTravel to FranceTravel to RomaniaTravel to AlbaniaTravel to SwitzerlandTravel to WalesTravel to SlovakiaTravel to EnglandTravel to RussiaTravel to TurkeyTravel to CroatiaTravel to PolandTravel to Northern IrelandTravel to GermanyTravel to UkraineTravel to SpainTravel to Czech RepublicTravel to IrelandTravel to SwedenTravel to BelgiumTravel to ItalyTravel to AustriaTravel to HungaryTravel to PortugalTravel to IcelandTravel to RussiaTravel to SlovakiaTravel to RomaniaTravel to SwitzerlandTravel to FranceTravel to AlbaniaTravel to EnglandTravel to WalesTravel to UkraineTravel to Northern IrelandTravel to GermanyTravel to PolandTravel to ItalyTravel to SwedenTravel to Czech RepublicTravel to CroatiaTravel to SpainTravel to TurkeyTravel to BelgiumTravel to IrelandTravel to IcelandTravel to HungaryTravel to PortugalTravel to AustriaTravel to RomaniaTravel to AlbaniaTravel to SwitzerlandTravel to FranceTravel to RussiaTravel to WalesTravel to SlovakiaTravel to EnglandTravel to Northern IrelandTravel to GermanyTravel to UkraineTravel to PolandTravel to CroatiaTravel to SpainTravel to Czech RepublicTravel to TurkeyTravel to HungaryTravel to PortugalTravel to IcelandTravel to AustriaTravel to ItalyTravel to IrelandTravel to SwedenTravel to Belgiumhttps://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2016/06/13/euro-2016-in-france/2014 World Cup Semi-Finals – Europe vs South Americahttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorldCupFinals/~3/Zok2ncDMqoE/
https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/2014-world-cup-semi-finals-europe-vs-south-america/#respondTue, 08 Jul 2014 18:57:41 +0000http://cupfinals.wordpress.com/?p=1466We’re down to the fianl four; Europe vs South America.

The Match

Without Neymar and captain Thiago Silva, Brazil will need the home support more than ever. Germany are saying that they’re without Angela Merkul, who has a meeting with the Chinese, and Philipp Lahm needs to be in bed at ten.

The Match

Holland have had their moments and so have Argentina. In terms of support, this is almost a home game for Argentina.

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]]>https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/2014-world-cup-semi-finals-europe-vs-south-america/feed/0traveltwipBarzil - affiliated with FIFA since 1923.Germany - affiliated with FIFA since 1904.The World United Through FootballFootball in BrazilFootball in GermanyNetherlands - affiliated with FIFA since 1904.Argentina - affiliated with FIFA since 1912.The World United Through FootballFootball in ArgentinaNetherlandshttps://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/07/08/2014-world-cup-semi-finals-europe-vs-south-america/2014 World Cup – Second Round Previewshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorldCupFinals/~3/t8k5mgfQCKI/
https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/27/2014-world-cup-second-round-previews/#respondFri, 27 Jun 2014 15:59:21 +0000http://cupfinals.wordpress.com/?p=1464Saturday, 28th June

Algeria could join them, with a draw against Russia; as long as South Korea don’t win in Sao Paulo, by five goals.

A win for Russia would work for Fabio Capello, as long as Hong Myung-Bo’s team dont beat Belgium by two goals more.

South Korea are not out, but they are a little down.

]]>https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/23/2014-world-cup-deciding-group-games/feed/0traveltwiphttps://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/23/2014-world-cup-deciding-group-games/Group H – Still Wide Openhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorldCupFinals/~3/V3rcm5gNqp4/
https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/19/group-h-still-wide-open/#respondThu, 19 Jun 2014 06:07:38 +0000http://cupfinals.wordpress.com/?p=1458Belgium’s narrow victory over Algeria and Russia’s draw with South Korea mean that it’s still all to play for in Group H.

So Belgium became the surprise team of the tournamnet as most people thought they would be; surprised at themselves though, for trailing Algeria at the end of the first half of their opening game in Belo Horizonte.

Algeria might feel disappointed after being in front for so long but in all honesty, they can’t be surprised they lost.

After an uneventful first-half, the game between Russia and South Korea in Cuiaba looked like it was heading for a nil-nil draw.

Thanks to the substitutes, Russia and South Korea managed to score a goal each in the second-half and share the points.

]]>https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/19/group-h-still-wide-open/feed/0traveltwiphttps://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/19/group-h-still-wide-open/Group G – USA Make Historyhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorldCupFinals/~3/ls3k7U7cP-k/
https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/17/group-g-usa-make-history/#respondTue, 17 Jun 2014 16:48:03 +0000http://cupfinals.wordpress.com/?p=1453In the Group G opening games, ten-man Portugal were well and truly Mullered, after Pepe not only let his team down but the world of watching football fans.

Later in the evening, USA made a clear statement when Clint Dempsey scored the fastest World Cup Finals goal ever; in their first win over Ghana at a World Cup Finals, at the third attempt.

This means that if USA beat Portugal in Manaus, on Thursday, the Americans will extend their stay in Brazil with a visit to Porto Alegre or Salvador, while Ronaldo and Co will be booking their flight tickets home.

]]>https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/17/group-g-usa-make-history/feed/0traveltwiphttps://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/17/group-g-usa-make-history/Group F – Boring and Brillianthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorldCupFinals/~3/JfvZIosx7bc/
https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/17/group-f-boring-and-brilliant/#respondTue, 17 Jun 2014 16:22:03 +0000http://cupfinals.wordpress.com/?p=1454With no goals to remember the Iran vs Nigeria match in Curitiba was a game that most people will quickly forget; perhaps even an argument that the World Cup has grown too large and only the best teams need apply.

Among the best are Argentina, who with a touch of Messi Magic did enough to defeat first-timers, Bosnia-Herzegovina in Rio de Janeiro.

While the target for the winner of Group F is a place in the 2014 World Cup Final, the runner-up (if they beat the winner of Group E) would be playing a quarter-final match in the Maracana.

Ecuador may have led Switzerland for most of the first half in Brasilia but the Swiss replied after inspired second-half substitutions by Ottmar Hitzfeld – Mehmedi The Remedy – and scored the vital winning goal in injury time, just when Ecuador seemed content to settle for a point.

Into injury time, the trickery of Costa Rica’s Joel Campbell had proved far too much for Uruguay. The frustrated Maxi Pereira was rightly sent off just before the final whistle for a callous chop on the youngster.

Uruguay may have Luis Suarez back for the next game but will now be without their central defender against England in Sao Paulo, on Thursday. After losing their opening games, both teams will need to win; but only one can. It’s like the knockout stage has started early.

As if earning a reward for winning their games, Italy and Costa Rica have an extra day of rest; to play on Friday, in Recife.

]]>https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/15/group-d-dismal-dreadful-disatrous/feed/0traveltwiphttps://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/15/group-d-dismal-dreadful-disatrous/Group C – Colombia and Cote d’Ivoire Lead The Wayhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WorldCupFinals/~3/kdR7U7NWqRQ/
https://cupfinals.wordpress.com/2014/06/15/group-c-colombia-and-cote-divoire-lead-the-way/#respondSun, 15 Jun 2014 15:12:17 +0000http://cupfinals.wordpress.com/?p=1444In Group C, Colombia and Cote d’Ivoire lead the way after Greece slip up and Honda’s spark was not enough for Japan to extend on their early lead.

Colombia were playing without the injured Falcao and Cote d’Ivoire started with Didier Drogba on the bench.

The South Americans didn’t need their talisman but Ivory Coast only came to life when Drogba was introduced. He may not have scored a goal but his presence on the pitch must have had an effect.

Next up the two winners meet in Brasilia on Thursday and the two losers get another chance to get their 2014 World Cup campaign off to a winning start in Natal; a midnight kick-off for viewers in Europe.